The Indonesian Minister of Agriculture, Andi Amran Sulaiman, announced that the national rice stock has reached <strong>28 million tons</strong>, enough to meet local consumption needs for <strong>10 to 11 months</strong>. This announcement comes amid climate and economic challenges facing the country.
The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has announced that rainfall rates during the 2026 dry season will be significantly lower than the averages recorded over the past thirty years. This announcement comes as the country prepares for an early and prolonged dry season.
Malaysia and Indonesia are experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius. This extreme weather is significantly affecting daily activities, including food delivery and studying.
The Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture announced the implementation of Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) technology to reduce water consumption in agriculture by up to <strong>20%</strong>. This initiative aims to address the challenges posed by the extreme 'El Niño' phenomenon.